Chard / Swiss Chard
- Family / Genus
- Order Caryophyllales · Family Amaranthaceae · Genus Beta
- Origin
- Mediterranean coast. Established in Korea before the Joseon era, listed as gungdal (莙薘) in the Donguibogam (vol. 21, herbs section, seq. 1150)
- Edible Parts
- Leaves · stems (red/yellow leaf-veins are especially rich in pigment)
- Korean Growing Season
- Sow in spring (Mar–Apr) and autumn (Aug–Sep); spring chard May–Jun, autumn chard Oct–Nov. Excellent for container growing